Age in Place Remodeling – Master Remodelers Knoxville, TN

Getting older is a reality. Everybody ages. Our knees pop when we stand up or sit down. Our back groans and we remember what it was like when we were younger.

Yes, getting older is a reality we all face but what if there were things we could do to our house to make life easier as we go about performing routine everyday tasks? Studies have shown that as many as 85% of seniors (65+) want to stay in their homes as long as possible but as few as 15% have done anything to make that possible.

The terms Age in Place, Universal Design and Visitability all mean slightly different things but are being used interchangeably. A broad definition would be “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”

Vince Thompson

I’m one of the owners of Master Remodelers, a local General Contractor who specializes in Age in Place remodeling. Our company was first introduced to the world of Aging in Place when our founder, Dawn Steimer, was faced with the reality of her father (and company co-founder) suffering from a heart attack and early onset dementia all within a short period of time.

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Shortly after her father left the company due to his health challenges, Dawn took classes through the National Association of Homebuilders and earned her CAPS certification in Aging in Place. Fast forward fifteen years and we use Age in Place design principles in nearly all of our bathroom and kitchen designs.

We’ve found that remodeling your home, specifically the bathroom can often allow you to stay in your home five to ten years longer than doing nothing. Think of safety issues like eliminating the need to step over the bathtub or shower curb to take a shower.

A walk in or zero threshold shower can make this a reality. Don’t want clunky and bulky grab bars that look like they belong in a commercial setting? There are grab bars available that don’t look like commercial grab bars (they’ve won Peoples Choice Awards from one of the big DIY themed TV stations!).

What if you could actually save money in the long run by taking on an Age in Place remodel in your home?

Some people find that it’s better to sell their house and move to a home that would be easier or more cost effective to Age in Place, but you may not actually have to.

Take a look at our free checklist below.

Age In Place Remodeling Checklist

Have you ever wanted a reference for aging in place issues? Are you wondering how to incorporate some aesthetically pleasing designs into your project? If so, our Aging In Place Remodeling Checklist might be what you need. The checklist below contains features you may want to consider for your next renovation project. It also provides a quick reference for various aging in place issues.